Manager - Adult Sexual Assault and Family Violence

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About the Role: 

Join our SECASA team as a Manager for Adult Sexual Assault and Family Violence, on a full time, fixed term basis until June 2026.

Working across multiple sites within the Monash Health network, you will be a member of the leadership team, supporting the operationalising of SECASA’s strategic direction. This includes support to enable SECASA to achieve service targets within budget as specified in service agreements by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. 

In addition, you will play a key role in embedding evidenced based modalities into our service provision to be utilised with this specific client group. The Manager will have a strong emphasis on collaborative leadership, building and supporting a resilient team, and outstanding communication resulting in positive client outcomes. 

About Us

The South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA), is a program of Monash Health and has the responsibility in the Southern Region of the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH) for: 

• The provision and development of effective services to victim/survivors and associated people affected by sexual assault and family violence. 
• The provision of assessment and treatment for children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour. 
• The provision of public education and professional training on sexual assault and anti-violence issues 
• Social planning and processes related to reducing societal violence. 
• Reporting to the Director SECASA, this position will be responsible for leading and managing the operations of the Adult SECASA -Sexual Assault Support Services and Family Violence supports. The position will also be expected to work under the clinical direction and leadership of the Clinical Services & Intake Manager.   The incumbent is accountable for the clinical and professional performance of the Adult SECASA -Sexual Assault Support Services and Family Violence supports, ensuring clients receive high quality, effective and efficient care.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated leadership and experience supporting individuals impacted by complex trauma, particularly related to sexual assault and family violence. A trauma-informed, compassionate approach is essential.

The ideal applicant will have a strong ability to assess and respond to risk in line with professional and legislative requirements, working collaboratively with other professionals to ensure client safety and wellbeing.

A commitment to ongoing professional development is important, including a willingness to undertake evidence-based training in trauma-focused modalities and apply this in practice with SECASA clients.

We value strong organisational and time management skills, along with the ability to work independently with accountability and integrity. The candidate must also bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, contributing positively to a team and building trust with colleagues and clients.

Crisis intervention capabilities are essential, along with experience collaborating with other professionals and agencies to deliver coordinated, client-centred support.

Qualifications required are:

• Formal qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW 
• An Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited bachelor’s degree or entry level master’s degree of Social Work that provides eligibility for membership of the AASW 
• Written evidence of eligibility of AASW membership for overseas qualifications 
• Minimum of seven years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker 
• Postgraduate study in a relevant field would be desirable 

Psychology:

• Current General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) AHPRA 
• A minimum of five years’ experience as a generally registered psychologist 
• Having or working towards supervisor endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) 
• Appropriate post-graduate qualifications (Masters or Doctoral Degree) in counselling, clinical or forensic psychology in an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited course. 
• Evidence of participation in clinical research activities 
• Postgraduate study in a relevant field would be desirable 

In Return

SECASA has a strong emphasis on clinician well-being with flexible work hours, monthly ADO and 5 weeks annual leave per year.

In addiction SECASA has a committed in-house wellbeing team with monthly social activities planned.  As part of SECASA's commitment to you, SECASA ensures all full time employees receive $500 Professional Development leave per year.

SECASA is the largest sexual assault service in Victoria also offers a comprehensive induction to the service, along with evidenced based trauma focused training to ensure you feel equipped to complete the role, such training includes TF-CBT, CPT and EMDR. 

As the largest sexual assault service in Victoria SECASA is leading the way in providing evidenced based therapeutic treatment to victim/survivors of sexual assault and family violence and has a strong research portfolio ensuring we remain at the forefront of trauma treatment. 

In addition to this, you will also: 

• Be part of a highly committed compassionate team 
• Be part of a service that values you and all you bring to the counsellor/advocate role. 
• Work in a team with a diverse range of experience for you to draw upon 
• Receive evidence based training providing you with the skills to be a competent counsellor in this specialist field 
• Be part of an expanding service with multiple projects focusing on improving service delivery and improving the client experience 
• Work with a team where social work values are evident in daily practice  

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Bridget Wall on 0400 599 274.

Position Description can be found here. 
Role Statement can be found here. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 19 June 2025